omentum

Noun

Meaning

A free fold of the peritoneum, or one serving to connect viscera, support blood vessels, etc.; an epiploon.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

caul gasket peritoneal peritoneum falciform ligament lesser omentum peritonaeum intraperitoneal packing box oil seal gastrocolic ligament gastrosplenic ligament ligamentum capitis femoris ligamentum nuchae ligamentum patellae
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Hypernyms

peritoneum

Hyponyms

caul lesser omentum greater omentum gastrocolic omentum

Phrases with the word

great omentum small omentum

Derivatives

omenta

Examples

Additional Images Greater omentum and stomach Stomach A more realistic image, showing the celiac artery and its branches; the liver has been raised, and the lesser omentum and anterior layer of the greater omentum removed. Source: Internet

A large double fold of visceral peritoneum called the greater omentum hangs down from the greater curvature of the stomach. Source: Internet

The milky spots' analyses cause the omentum to respond immunologically by releasing inflammatory molecules, tolerating the presence of an antigen, or beginning the process of fibrosis. Source: Internet

While the size and shape of the omentum varies, milky spots speckle the entire tissue and serve as a filter for surrounding fluid. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

omentopexy omentoplasty omentoplication omeprazole omer Omer beard